Fractions - Order Fractions (Less Than One) - Starter

The "Fluent in Four" revision segment of the lesson plan for Year 5 students during the Spring Term's fifth week, day four, is focused on reinforcing their understanding of fractions and related mathematical concepts. The activities are designed to engage students in comparing fractions that are less than one, identifying lines of symmetry, and interpreting multiplication calculations. For instance, students are presented with fractions like 9/11 and 9/10 and asked to determine which is greater. Additionally, they encounter various mathematical challenges such as solving equations that involve division by half of a number and subtracting from two hundreds, which require them to apply their knowledge of basic arithmetic operations and number sense.

As part of the exercise, students are encouraged to compare different fractions to understand their relative sizes. They also delve into visual representations of numbers, breaking them down into hundreds, tens, and ones (H T O) to better grasp the concepts of place value and number structure. The lesson includes a practical multiplication problem represented visually, where students must deduce the multiplication calculation from the given array. Furthermore, the students are tasked with identifying lines of symmetry in shapes or patterns, enhancing their spatial awareness and geometric understanding. The lesson plan is structured to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ensuring that students become more confident and proficient in handling fractions and related mathematical concepts.